At a Glance
Median Income
$66,584
$41,812 per capita
Home Value
$195,800
Zillow: $400,196
Median Rent
$1,226/mo
28.3% of income on rent
Bachelor's Degree+
36.3%
89.2% high school+
Unemployment
5.8%
10.3% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
30.2%
11.7% smoking rate
How Webster Compares to the U.S. Average
Each bar shows Webster's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)
Is Webster a Good Place to Live?
A
4.1 / 5.0 - Great
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.
Economy & Jobs
Webster residents earn a median household income of $66,584 , which is 11% below the national average of $75,149.
Per capita income is $41,812. The unemployment rate stands at 5.8% (61% above the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 10.3% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 19,654 business establishments, including 1,703 restaurants.
Housing & Cost of Living
The median home value in Webster is $195,800 , 31% below the national median of $281,900.
Zillow estimates the typical home at $400,196. Median rent is $1,226/month, with 28.3% of renters spending more than 30% of income on housing. The cost of living index is 107.9 (100 = national average). The median home was built in 1974.
Education
36.3% of adults in Webster hold a bachelor's degree or higher
(8% above the national average).
89.2% have completed high school. Local schools score 5.5/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Webster has an average annual temperature of 49°F (9°C).
Winters average 26°F in January while summers reach 71°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 39.3 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 38.
Data Overview
People
Population5,734
Median Age41.2 yrs
Density2,606/mi²
Male / Female43% / 57%
Foreign Born11.8%
Veterans4.6%
Economy
B+
Median Income$66,584
Per Capita$41,812
Unemployment5.8%
Poverty10.3%
County GDP$65,111M
Avg Weekly Wage$1,285
Housing
A+
Home Value$195,800
Rent$1,226
Ownership37.0%
Zillow$400,196
Housing Units3,242
Rent Burden28.3%
Health
Obesity30.2%
Diabetes8.6%
Smoking11.7%
Heart Disease4.8%
Premature Death7,510/100K
Climate
Avg Temp49°F
Rain39.3 in/yr
AQI38 (Good)
Elevation417 ft
Education
B+
Bachelor's+36.3%
High School+89.2%
Graduate+16.6%
School Score5.5/10
Community
2024 VoteR 40% / D 60%
Commute21 min
Broadband83.9%
Internet Speed135 Mbps
EV Stations29
Libraries32
Did You Know?
The median home in Webster was built in 1974.
The nearest airport is Frederick Douglass/Greater Rochester International (14 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.466 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively Moderate" by FEMA.
18.0% of the population has a disability.
11.8% of residents are foreign-born.
Average internet download speed is 135 Mbps.
There are 1,703 restaurants in the area.
The county recorded 45 fatal vehicle crashes.